Wildfire Prevention Funding Webinar


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First Nations and local governments seeking funding for wildfire preparedness and prevention are invited to join the Community Resiliency Investment webinar on September 12 from 1:30-3:00 p.m.

With the 2020 Community Resiliency Investment intake deadline approaching, the Union of B.C. Municipalities, First Nations’ Emergency Services Society, Forest Enhancement Society of BC, BC Wildfire Service, and FireSmart BC are hosting the webinar to explain the program and the application process.

The deadline for First Nations communities and local governments to apply for up to $150,000 under the 2020 Community Resiliency Investment program is October 18, 2019. The webinar will help applicants learn more about the program, the types of FireSmart and wildfire prevention projects that qualify for funding, and how to complete the application. There will be time for questions as well.

For the best experience, join the webinar via Skype using the links below. You don’t need to have a Skype account to participate. Simply sign in as a guest using either the Skype for Business app or your browser. You may also join via conference call using the contact numbers below.

The webinar takes place September 12, 2019 from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.

Join through the Skype Web App or by phone:
Local - Victoria: (250) 952-9304
Local - Vancouver: (604) 398-9304
Toll-Free: +1 (888) 952-9304

Conference ID: 298178606

* Please join the audio through either Skype or the conference line – not both.

* A limited number of connections are available for this webinar. If more than one person from your organization plans to participate, please consider attending the meeting from one location.